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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.82, 5,621.88 and 2,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.82, 5,621.88 and 2,305.44 is: 3,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.82 : 5,621.88 = 2,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.82/5,621.88 = 2,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.82x = 5,621.88 × 2,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.82x = 12,960,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,907.03/4,073.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.51

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